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The Dixon Police Department is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team as a Police Sergeant to protect and serve our growing community. This position will remain open until filled, so we encourage Police Officers interested in expanding their leadership and development experience to apply immediately for this exciting promotional opportunity.
***Relocation Incentive Program for eligible candidates - Up to $10,000***
***Hiring Bonus: $30,000***
***Salary can include an additional 17.5% of incentive pay increasing the salary range to $117,055.14 - $156,865.08***
THE POSITION: As potential Police Sergeants, candidates in these roles will shoulder significant responsibility overseeing law enforcement and patrol duties during designated shifts. Responsibilities extend beyond field supervision, including the enforcement of departmental rules, fostering discipline, resolving subordinate issues, and conducting team performance evaluations. This role requires collaboration with armed personnel, possibly in uniform or plain clothes, requiring a balance of field and office tasks. Regular public engagement, often in high-stress situations, is a key element, necessitating strong interpersonal skills and emotional resilience. Adaptability to rotational scheduling and a variety of role assignments underlines the need for flexibility and versatility.
SELECTION PROCESS: Apply immediately and include all required documents at the time application is submitted. Applications will be reviewed and screened within the week of submission.
Applications accepted will be prompted to complete their Personal History Statement (PHS) in Guardian.
EXAM PROCESS: A limited number of candidates whose applications indicate that they, among those competing, are better qualified in terms of related education, training and experience will be invited to participate in the following assessment activities.
Written Test - (pass/fail).
Oral Interview - Tentatively scheduled after passing the written test.
Failure of any component during the exam process eliminates the candidate from further selection processing.
EMPLOYMENT PROCESSING: Selected candidates will be required to successfully complete a Personal History Statement (PHS) review, personal background investigation, pre-employment medical, and drug test, an 18-month probationary period, and in accordance with Federal law, are to provide proof of identity and proof that they may legally work in the United States.
START DATE: Upon decision of Police Chief.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE POINTS will be applied. A copy of the DD214 form must be filed at the time of application.
The City of Dixon is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. Reasonable Accommodation in the application, examination and selection process will be made upon request by calling 707-678-7000.
Please do not reply to any emails from CalOpps during this process as this correspondence does not come back to our agency.
Ideal Candidate
KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES
Knowledge of modern police methods and procedures, including patrol, crime prevention, traffic control, investigation and identification techniques and equipment, standard radio broadcasting, police records and reports; of criminal law, including apprehension, arrest and custody pf persons committing misdemeanors and felonies; and rules of evidence pertaining to the search, seizure and preservation of evidence in traffic and criminal cases. Baic knowledge of principles and techniques of supervision and training; and of interviewing and interrogation techniques.
Ability to schedule, organize, supervise and evaluate the work of subordinates; to gather, evaluate, and use facts and evidence; to analyze situations and adopt effective courses of action; to interpret and apply laws and regulations; to demonstrate keen powers of observation and memory; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Please see job description to see full scope of Knowledge & Abilities.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Education: Equivalent to completion of the 12th grade. Associate degree desirable, Bachelor's degree preferred.
Experience: Minimum of five (5) years sworn Police Officer experience with the last three (3) years of continuous employment performing law enforcement peace officer duties. Corporal, Officer-in-Charge (OIC), Field Training Officer (FTO) or like experience is desirable.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a POST Basic Certificate is required; a POST Intermediate Certificate is desirable.
Must successfully complete a background investigation as a condition of initial employment with Dixon Police Department.
A valid California Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record are conditions of initial and continued employment.
Spanish speaking ability is desirable but not required.
Benefits
Full-Time Permanent Employees in this classification are represented by Dixon Police Officers Association (DPOA) (PDF)
BENEFIT INFORMATION
CalPERS TIER DEFINITIONS - MOU INTERPRETATION OF CALPERS TIERS
Retirement:
CalPERS Retirement System (3 % @ 55 formula for Classic CalPERS members and 2.7% @ 57 formula for new CalPERS members). The City does not participate in social security.
Medical:
CalPERS Medical Insurance Plans, including HMOs and PPOs. City gives an allowance toward the cost of insurance. Maximum Family Medical Benefit Allowance (2024): $1,859 per month.
Bilingual Pay: 2.5% of Base Pay
Uniform Allowance: $1,200/fiscal year
Education Incentive:
- 2.5% of base pay for POST Intermediate Certificate
- 2.5% of base pay for completing 60 college semester units
- 2.5% of base pay for POST Advanced Certificate
- 2.5% of base pay for completing 120 college semester units
Maximum incentive able to receive for the Education Incentive is 10%.
Physical Fitness Incentive/month: $120 Gold Achievement, $95 Silver Achievement, $70 Bronze Achievement
Review the Benefit Summary Sheet for full scope of benefits.
CalPERS Annuitants will be limited to only 960 hours in a fiscal year and this position is full-time.
This summary is subject to change without notice, and does not constitute either an expressed or an implied contract. If conflicts between this summary and basic policy statements occur, the basic policy will prevail.
Special Instructions
Candidates must complete:
1) Online application - Applications will be reviewed within a week of submission
2) Supplemental Questionnaire Answers
Candidates must submit:
3) a valid Driver's License and satisfactory driving record. (Attach DMV Printout obtained from an official DMV Office - www.DMV.ca.gov for the California DMV). The online Driver Record is not an official document, but the City will accept either this or an official copy. The City will also accept an out of state/country DMV record. However, you will need to obtain a California State Driver’s License within 30 days of appointment.
4) P.O.S.T Basic Certificate
Candidates may submit:
1) P.O.S.T Intermediate Certificate or higher, if applicable.
Applicants will not be invited to continue in the selection process without a complete packet.
The most qualified candidates whose applications indicate that they, among those completing, are better qualified in terms of related training and experience will be considered.
Written Test - (pass/fail)
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